Tom Raper Foundation Inc
Tom Raper Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Richmond, Indiana. Its 2022 filing reports grants to organizations involved in religious, educational, humanitarian, and outreach activities. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
Tom Raper Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tom Raper Foundation Inc gave $360K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $24K), top state Florida. 73% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $360,208
- -14.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $24,014
- -48.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $23,200
- Total assets
- $5,962,588
- -5.6% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (11 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (21% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tom Raper Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Suzanne D Raper
Mailing address: 3100 North Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 261-3217
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom Raper Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was West Coast Baptist College ($38K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 38 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Florida accounted for 21%, California 19%, Tennessee 14%, Georgia 11%, and Iowa 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tom Raper Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 15 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 13% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 125% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2019) to $420K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Baptist College Lancaster, CA | Remodel the Dining Room Hall and Kitchen Facilities | $38,000 |
| Crown College Powell, TN | Scholarships | $38,000 |
| Hope Children's Home Tampa, FL | Expand Bundles of Hope Ministry | $38,000 |
| Five Star Christian Ministries Cape Coral, FL | To Support Gospel Crusades and Outdoor Events | $38,000 |
| Medical Missions Outreach Inc McDonough, GA | For Ministry Expansion into Medical and Dental-related Fields with Equipment | $38,000 |
| The Gospel Film Project Washington, IA | To Purchase Social Media Advertising Globally and Develop More Languages | $26,900 |
| Colonial Hills Baptist Church Indianapolis, IN | Outreach of Global Baptist Mission and Berea Baptist Bible College & Seminary | $26,000 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church Bearden, AR | Support Lighthouse Ministries to Reach Youth and Encourage Serving Christ | $23,200 |
| First Baptist Church Scripture Milford, OH | To Publish Scripture in Columbia to Support Bearing Precious Seed and Taino Ministries | $19,500 |
| Southern CA Liberty Baptist Church Newport Beach, CA | To Provide Food and Shelter Relief for Refugees in Ukraine and Gospel Outreach of Barnabas 1040 | $19,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,962,588 | $124,944 | $477,770 | $360,208 | 15 | $377,092 | $70,109 | $370,932 |
| 2021 | $6,315,414 | $760,332 | $548,916 | $420,000 | 9 | — | $656,587 | $421,678 |
| 2020 | $6,103,998 | $432,595 | $404,319 | $300,000 | 6 | — | $339,206 | $353,664 |
| 2019 | $6,075,722 | $366,255 | $250,524 | $160,000 | 8 | — | $287,702 | $337,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom Raper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $371K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for college scholarships and facilities, children’s services, medical missions, scripture publication, evangelism, and humanitarian relief. These purposes describe the grants made, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantees describe their own work in religious and educational terms. Crown College says it operates undergraduate and graduate programs in religion and other educational interests. Medical Missions Outreach says it partners with local churches on medical missions that provide healthcare services and share the gospel. The Gospel Film Project says it translates, produces, and distributes the gospel film in foreign languages and coordinates with missionaries on discipleship and evangelism. Harbor Evangelism International says it administers Christian care to churches, orphanages, and leper colonies in Thailand and Mongolia and spreads the gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $360,208. Grants ranged from $8,400 to $38,000, with a median of $23,200.
Among the largest grants were $38,000 each to an individual recipient Baptist College for dining hall and kitchen remodeling, Crown College for scholarships, Hope Children’s Home to expand its Bundles of Hope Ministry, Five Star Christian Ministries for gospel crusades and outdoor events, and Medical Missions Outreach for ministry expansion into medical and dental-related fields with equipment. The Gospel Film Project received $26,900 for social media advertising and language development. Harbor Evangelism International received $11,000 in 2022.
The 2021 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific requirements for application materials, no deadlines, and no award restrictions. These filing statements are not presented as current application instructions, given that the most recent filing on record is for 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Suzanne D Raper as president; Dr John Collier as vice president; Dr Charles Keen and Pastor Ryan Thompson as directors; Dr Tim Schelling as treasurer; Pastor Thomas J Odom as secretary; and Gayle Washington as a director.
Tom Raper Foundation Inc is led by Suzanne D Raper, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Suzanne D Raper
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Keen
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Washington
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Ryan Thompson
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Collier
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schelling
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Thomas J Odom
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nancy Brookbank (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas J Odom (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Tom Raper Foundation Inc
How much does Tom Raper Foundation Inc give each year?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc gave $360K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $420K across 9 grants.
What is Tom Raper Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $23,200, and its average grant was $24,014, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tom Raper Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Tom Raper Foundation Inc give grants?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Tennessee (14%).
Does Tom Raper Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Tom Raper Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tom Raper Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include West Coast Baptist College ($38,000), Crown College ($38,000) and Hope Children's Home ($38,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Tom Raper Foundation Inc?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $371K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom Raper Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for college scholarships and facilities, children’s services, medical missions, scripture publication, evangelism, and humanitarian relief. These purposes describe the grants made, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom Raper Foundation Inc?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tom Raper Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tom Raper Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0999060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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